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The balance between meeting audience preferences and promoting diversity remains delicate. The industry’s inclination to prioritize proven, white-centric content, influenced by existing audience preferences, continues to challenge efforts toward meaningful representation.
Conclusion
The UCLA Hollywood diversity report confirms what many industry observers have suspected for years: that despite increased awareness and targeted initiatives, the industry remains heavily skewed toward white male dominance, both on-screen and behind the scenes. While diverse content can perform well and audience preferences may be evolving, systemic barriers and entrenched industry biases still prevent a more inclusive landscape.